Tag Archives: Sports
Culver Academies Fencing Invitational
This past weekend, the CMA and CGA fencing teams hosted their annual fencing invitational, which brings several hundred kids attend from all over the Midwest to Culver. For this event, the Culver Academies’ Gymnasium is turned into a massive fencing arena with over 40 fencing “slips” set up in different areas so that 80-90 kids can compete simultaneously. It was a madhouse to try and track and locate the Academies’ students as every competitor essentially wears the same uniform. To make matters more difficult, some of the students had protective gear that covered their Culver Academy patch. I had a hard time ensuring that I was following the correct students.
I’ve posted some photos here. Other photos are uploaded to the CulverPhotos website at:
http://www.culverphotos.com/1_14_11_fencing
CGA Polo vs. Atlanta
This past Friday night, I ventured out in the snow and cold to watch the CGA Polo Team as they hosted a polo team from Atlanta. The CGA girls played hard, but they were a little outmatched by the team from Atlanta. Though CGA lost, the game was still fun to watch as there was lot of action and excitement.
I’ve posted some of my favorite photos here. Additional photos are uploaded at the CulverPhotos website at:
http://www.culverphotos.com/1_13_11_polo
CGA JV Basketball vs. Knox
The CGA JV Basketball Team played hard against Knox High School, but they couldn’t pull out a win. To view additional photos from this game, please visit the CulverPhotos website at:
http://www.culverphotos.com/12-5-11_cgajvbasketballvsknox
CMA Freshman Basketball vs. Knox
The CMA Freshman Basketball team had a big win against Knox with a score of 45 to 24. Following are some photos of the game. To view additional photos from this game, please visit the CulverPhotos website at:
http://www.culverphotos.com/12-5-11_cmafreshmanbasketballvsknox
Fencing: Junior Olympic Qualifier
Culver Academies’ fencing teams had a tournament for qualifying for the Junior Olympic Qualifications. I’m not sure how the qualifications work, but I enjoyed photographing the fencers. I’ve posted some photos. To view additional more, please visit our website at:
http://www.culverphotos.com/12_4_11cmafencingvsjoq
CMA Polo vs. Midland Polo Club
A few weeks ago, Ginny and I photographed the CMA polo match against National Champs Midland. The Midland team is a college team, but the CMA team held their own. Following are some photos from the weekend matches. To view additional photos, please visit our website at http://www.culverphotos.com/cmapolo
Horsemanship Jumping-Fall Jump Show 2011
One of my favorite things to do is photograph horses. Photographing them during the jumping shows/tournaments is a lot of fun, though the lighting in the arena is so tricky. I’ve been experimenting with camera settings, lenses, and software-editing tools. I have finally found some combinations that I like. The Culver jumping team members do an amazing job at these tournaments. If you haven’t seen them compete, you should come out and watch them, as they perform well and represent Culver like true champions. And the horses aren’t too bad either!
To view additional photos from the show, please visit our website at http://www.culverphotos.com/11_6_11_jumping
CGA Varsity Hockey vs. Windsor
The CGA hockey team has started off the season well. They won their game against Windsor (2 to 0) after playing hard and playing well as a team. I look forward to watching their season progress and taking more photos.
To view additional photos from the CGA game vs. Windsor, please visit our website at:http://www.culverphotos.com/11_5_11_cgahockey
CMA Football Sectionals vs. South Bend’s St. Joseph
A few weekends ago, Culver Academies varsity football played their second Sectional game against South Bend St. Joseph. The Eagles fought hard and held their own for the first half of the game. At one point, Culver Academies led the game. At some point though, mistakes were made and South Bend got into their groove. I’ve posted some photos here. To see additional photos from Friday nights game, please visit our website at:
http://www.culverphotos.com/10_28_11_football
CMA Varsity Football vs. Knox
I’m posting these pictures late, but the CMA football team played so well at their first sectional game that I think you’ll agree that it’s better late than never. Ginny and I shot this game on a cold night, and what was the most fun was being on the sidelines with the team, as they really seemed to bond as a team. All of the players were upbeat throughout the game, encouraging each other and playing as if they knew they were going to win. It was a fun game. The final score was 44-12 with the Eagles being the victors.
To view additional photos from the game, please visit our website at http://www.culverphotos.com/10_21_11_football
